Saturday, November 20, 2010

How to change the ignition switch on a 1998 bmw 740i?

Are you referring to the electrical switch portion or the mechanical

lock (where you insert the key)?

Assuming it is the electrical part that you want to replace:

a) remove the lower left dashboard cover

b) if possible extend the steering column backwards and lower

c) remove the lower steering cover/lower trim panel which covers the ignition switch area (held by 1 plastic screw)

d) detach the various connectors that blocks the way to the switch, or at least cut the tie straps bunching the wires together)

e)remove the 2 tiny screws (with no heads) which are covered/hidden by wax or epoxy that holds the switch

f) remove switch and replace